Name
ST_NRings — Returns the number of rings in a polygonal geometry.
Synopsis
integer ST_NRings(geometry geomA);
Description
If the geometry is a polygon or multi-polygon returns the number of rings. Unlike NumInteriorRings, it counts the outer rings as well.
This function supports 3d and will not drop the z-index.
This method supports Circular Strings and Curves.
Examples
Code
SELECT ST_NRings(geom) As Nrings, ST_NumInteriorRings(geom) As ninterrings FROM (SELECT 'POLYGON((1 2,3 4,5 6,1 2))'::geometry As geom) As foo;
Output
nrings | ninterrings
--------+-------------
1 | 0
(1 row)
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